2017 WST to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

239.1281 SOS

YEARLY LOW

220.8870 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

228.9356 SOS

2017 WST to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 239.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 220.8870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2411 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.2985 to the December average rate of 227.7849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 239.1281 was down 2.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 245.6069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,195,641 SOS

2016 Average 1,166,812 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,104,435 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,205.60 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

236.0149

224.3243

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 226.8596, compared to 231.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.8596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.4196 SOS (High: 238.4417 / Low: 228.0221). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4728 SOS (High: 228.2956 / Low: 223.8228).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.4196

April Spread (Stable) ±4.4728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.5526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 233.1291) against the same month in 2016 (average: 230.9792), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1500 (+0.93%).

2017 Avg (September) 233.1291

2016 Avg (September) 230.9792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	229.6135	220.8870	225.2985
February	231.4463	226.2425	228.5654
March	231.5322	222.3479	227.1370
April	228.2956	223.8228	225.9129
May	232.0612	221.7513	225.4593
June	232.1087	225.0966	228.7842
July	235.8339	227.3064	231.4819
August	238.4417	228.0221	235.0407
September	239.1281	230.0932	233.1291
October	233.8639	227.9835	230.5926
November	233.8414	225.2881	228.0400
December	234.6480	224.8126	227.7849